Judging Talent By What You See, Hear, And Understand (Fast Company On Rich Cho)

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  1. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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  2. andalusian

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    I believe the movie quote "Cho me the money" is what the forum is collectively saying.
     
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  3. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    I laugh myself silly at this very "meme" right now.

    Also enjoyed everyone telling me how smart Cho is. Bloody fucking hell.
     
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    So, let me get this straight:

    If a new person gets a ton of good press to start, THEY are the scumbags for not having already lived up to other people's expectations?

    Jesus H, some of the posters on this board are fucking unreal. Wouldn't be happy if happiness kicked them in the ass.
     
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  5. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    BBert, Aug 5, 2010
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    ? No one in this thread has said Cho is a scumbag. Not sure what you're trying to do there.

    People are tired of all the fluff articles proclaiming this guy to be a genius when he has done absolutely nothing. Show us something first.

    Until that happens, I'm still unimpressed by the hire.
     
    RoyToy, Aug 5, 2010
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  7. HailBlazers

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    So True.

    Nobody's talking to you Californian.

    I see what your saying, but its only been a month. Us Blazer fans didn't get to interview him so I appreciate all the articles revealing more about the man, while he may not be a genius it is easy to see through the articles the man is highly intelligent
     
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  8. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    Brilliant. (as usual)
     
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  9. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    Fail
     
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  10. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    I couldn't care less. There are millions of highly intelligent people. Some who don't even ask waiters what the special is.

    Larry Miller must be going ape shit right now.
     
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    Ironic
     
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    Nope. Sorry. Wrong.

    "People" aren't tired.

    Whiny chronic complainers are tired.

    Get it straight.
     
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  13. Masbee

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    Worthless. Typical.
     
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    Calling people "whiners" because they have a different take than you is pretty childish.

    Get it straight? Ha. You're the one that's put words in other mouths of posters in this thread. Keep reading a different thread than everyone else.
     
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    We don't need to be impressed or disappointed until he actually makes a move... in fact, not making a move may be evidence of good judgement as the club's already set for a big year with their top talents approaching their prime. We'll never be privy to what deals a GM is actually turning down (as opposed to an agent planted rumor some random blogger tweets about), so actions are really the only thing to judge. I'm sure he'd like to make a splash trading JPEC + peripheral fodder for a top talent, but not doing so isn't a black mark. I happen to think that Joel's contract will gain relative value as we approach the midseason trade deadline and he regains his health. A fully healthy JP could be valued both for his potential to provide quality Big man minutes and/or provide salary relief in the following offseason... I highly doubt his value declines in the coming months.

    Cho's at the helm of a potential 60+ win team with championship potential... it's not exactly desperation time.

    STOMP
     
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  16. OddEnormous

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    More worthless than yours? Don't think so fella. Mine was at least accurate.
     
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    No doubt, that's why we keep Rudy and package him at trade deadline
     
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    Disagree with the first sentence. I think a person can definitely have an opinion if a new hire impresses them or not based on their credentials. I just happen to be unimpressed, while some are obviously impressed with all these fluff articles flying around.

    As far as the rest goes, this forum has clearly set a precedent that not making a trade is indeed a black mark on a GM's record, not too mention this team still needs a final big piece on the roster, and Cho himself has said this. Not being able to get that done would be considered a failure at this point imo, especially when you consider the #1 thing the Blazers were looking for at first in a candidate was an experienced trade maker.

    It's time to get something done. If Cho decides to ride with the roster he has right now then he is just winning with KP's roster, and at that point I further question why KP was fired.
     
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  19. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    How so?
     
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    While it can be debated whether he is an experienced trade maker, reading the fluff articles/listening to him on the radio/seeing him in person have made me feel confident that if he makes a move it will be the right one

    I too further question why KP was fired, but at this point I believe Rich has the ability to advance the team as much as KP would have
     
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